The Top 13 Attractions around Columbia
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Columbia. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Columbia is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails
Highlight • Trail
From Hindman Junction you can cycle 94.6 miles to the western terminus of the Katy Trail in Clinton, Missouri, and 143.1 miles to the eastern terminus of the Katy Trail …
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Boathenge
Highlight • Structure
Stop near mile marker 163 on the Katy Trail to see Boathenge—a circle of upright fiberglass boats arranged like Stonehenge on the Missouri River floodplain. Built in the 1990s, it’s easy to spot near Cooper’s Landing.
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Torbett Spring
Highlight • Natural Monument
On the morning of June 7, 1804, the Lewis and Clarke expedition visited this spring, noting that it flowed directly out of the base of a limestone cliff.
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Devil's Icebox
Highlight • Cave
Devil's Icebox is a cave in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and is part of the longest cave system in the state of Missouri. It's home to a very high …
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Burr Oak Big Tree
Highlight • Natural Monument
Just off the Katy Trail near McBaine stands the McBaine Bur Oak, affectionately known as the Burr Oak Big Tree. Estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old, this …
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